Proverbs 12:16–28

16  dA fool’s wrath is †presently known:

But a prudent man covereth shame.

17  He that espeaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness:

But ea false witness deceit.

18  eeThere is that fspeaketh glike the piercings of a sword:

But the tongue of the wise is hhealth.

19  The lip of truth shall be established for ever:

But ia lying tongue is but for a moment.

20  Deceit is in the heart of them that kimagine evil:

But to the counsellers of peace is joy.

21  lThere shall no evil happen to the just:

But the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

22  mLying lips are mnabomination to the Lord:

But they that deal truly are his delight.

23  oA prudent man concealeth knowledge:

But othe heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

24  The hand of the pqdiligent shall bear rule:

But the p||slothful shall be runder tribute.

25  sHeaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop:

sBut ta good word maketh it glad.

26  The righteous is more ||excellent than his neighbour:

But the way of the wicked seduceth them.

27  The uslothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting:

But the substance of a udiligent man is precious.

28  In the way of righteousness is life;

And in the pathway thereof there is no death.